Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Cutaneous

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the cutaneous senses? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

A) Most of the receptors are in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
B) The more receptors per square inch, the more sensitive the skin is.
C) Free nerve endings are only for pain.
D) Receptors for pressure and itch are encapsulated nerve endings.
E) These senses provide information about the external environment.
F) Receptors are most numerous in the skin of the palms and soles.